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Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

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• The current Hijri year is 1447 AH, starting from 27 June 2025. 
• Before Islam, the calendar year in Arabia was Anno Domini.
• The Islamic calendar starts from Hijri.
• It was established by Hazrat Umar (R.A).
• The Prophet's migration (Hijra) in 622 AD marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar.

Last verified on 26-04-2026

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• The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• A major financial agency of the United Nations and an international financial institution.
• Pakistan officially became a member of the IMF on July 11, 1950.
• IMF founded: 27 December 1945
• Headquarters: Washington, USA
• Total members: 190
• Official language: English

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026

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• Akbar introduced Din-i-Ilahi in 1582.

• It was a syncretic belief system aimed at religious harmony.
• The idea was to promote unity between Hindus and Muslims in the Mughal Empire.
• It was also called Tawhid-i-Ilahi (Divine Monotheism) in historical records.
• Din-i-Ilahi was centered in Fatehpur Sikri.
• It was recorded by court historian Abu’l-Fazl.

Last verified on 19-04-2026

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• Aga Khan III was the first president of the All-India Muslim League, founded in 1906.
• He led the Muslim deputation to the British Viceroy the same year to represent Muslim interests.
• Born: 2 November 1877, Karachi
• Died: 11 July 1957, Versoix, Switzerland
• Burial: Aga Khan Mausoleum, Egypt

Founders of All-India Muslim League:

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2. Aga Khan III
3. Khwaja Salimullah
4. Hakim Ajmal Khan

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Khewra Salt Mine is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan and the second-largest in the world.
• It is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.

Additional information:

• It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.
• The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.
• The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• Islamic University Islamabad is a major Islamic educational institution in Pakistan.
• Located in Sector H-10, Islamabad, the campus covers 704 acres.
• Foundation laid on Muharram 1, 1401 Hijri.
• Established in 1980 and restructured in 1985.
• The university focuses on Islamic studies, modern sciences, and research.
• President: Nauman Bhai
• Rector: Masoom Yasinzai

Last verified on 01-04-2026

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Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College

• Founder: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
• Founded: 1875 (primary), 1877 (college)
• Foundation stone laid by Lord Lytton on 8 January 1878.
• Intermediate Classes: 1878
• B.A. Classes: 1881
• Upgrade to AMU: 1920

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First Recognition: Iran (August 1947).

List of Country recognized Pakistan Date vise:

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, under President Ayub Khan.
• The city was constructed starting in 1960.
• It is now the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million.
• Its postcode is 44000.
• Before being named the capital, the area was known as Raj Shahi.

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